PCW, Region IV SCGAD strengthen ties in mainstreaming GAD The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) formalized partnership with Region IV-A’s Sub-Committee on Gender and Development (SCGAD) in mainstreaming GAD efforts in the region with the signing of the Partnership Agreement (PA) during the first Regional GAD Council (RGADC) Summit on August 15 at Oracle Hotel continue reading : PCW, Region IV SCGAD strengthen ties in mainstreaming GAD

Weaving dreams It is a study in contrast: the majestic, rural sky of Mt. Apo presiding over the Bagobo-Tagabawa’s austere existence. Today, their ancestral lands no longer yield enough produce to sustain them, making life a constant struggle. Given the remoteness of Davao del Sur, they have now been eclipsed by a world rife with continue reading : Weaving dreams

GREAT Women Products in New York NOW’s Fair abor of love and showcase of culture. The Great Women Project displays its wide array of products in the Artisan Resource Fair in New York (NY) on August 16-19, 2014. The Artisan Resource at NY NOW is a production-sourcing venue for overseas artisan enterprises to showcase their continue reading : GREAT Women Products in New York NOW’s Fair

PCW, GSIS to release ‘All-Women Cast Lupang Hinirang Video’ The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), in partnership with the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), is producing an “All-Women Cast Lupang Hinirang Video” – a first of its kind in the country. Said project aims to pay tribute to the great women of our “herstory” and continue reading : PCW, GSIS to release ‘All-Women Cast Lupang Hinirang Video’

PCW to hold its first Regional Gender and Development Council Summit With the goal of raising awareness of Regional Development Councils’ (RDC) roles and responsibilities in the localization of the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) will be holding its first Regional Gender and Development Council (RGADC) Summit on August continue reading : PCW to hold its first Regional Gender and Development Council Summit

PCW alarmed over reality show’s alleged coercion, exploitation of women The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is calling the attention of a local reality television program where a female contestant was compelled to pose nude for a painting. In the June 4, 2014 episode of ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Big Brother All-In”, “Big Brother” often called as continue reading : PCW alarmed over reality show’s alleged coercion, exploitation of women

Magna Carta of Women localization roll-out session kicks off in Central Luzon In its commitment to effectively implement the Magna Carta of Women (MCW) at the local level, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)- Region 3 in partnership with the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW), organized and conducted a Training-Workshop on Gender-Responsive continue reading : Magna Carta of Women localization roll-out session kicks off in Central Luzon

PCW statement on the 2014 International Day of Action for Women’s Health As we commemorate this year’s International Day of Action for Women’s Health, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) reiterates its call for a holistic, inclusive, comprehensive, quality and gender-sensitive healthcare service for our women and girls. Earlier this month, the Commission echoed that continue reading : PCW statement on the 2014 International Day of Action for Women’s Health

PCW statement on the abduction of Nigerian girls The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) strongly condemns the abduction of more than 200 girls last April 14, 2014 from their school in Chibok, Borno, Nigeria. Said abduction is a clear human right’s violation and a form of violence against women and girls (VAWG). The Commission echoes continue reading : PCW statement on the abduction of Nigerian girls

Immediate implementation of RH Law is the best gift on Mother’s Day There is no greater gift for Filipino mothers than the immediate and effective implementation of the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health (RPRH) Law following the declaration of its constitutionality‌ in April. As we celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day, Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) continue reading : Immediate implementation of RH Law is the best gift on Mother’s Day

PCW hails DSWD, TESDA as the most gender-responsive agencies The Philippine Commission (PCW) declared the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as the country’s most gender-responsive agencies, during the awarding ceremonies and culminating activity of the 2014 Women’s Month Celebration, on March 28, 2014 at continue reading : PCW hails DSWD, TESDA as the most gender-responsive agencies

NEDA DG urges RDCs to strengthen regional GAD mechanisms National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Director General Arsenio M. Balisacan urged the Regional Development Councils (RDCs) to strengthen their respective regional Gender and Development (GAD) mechanisms during the First Regional GAD Council (RGADC) Summit on August 14, 2014 at the Oracle Hotel in Quezon City. continue reading : NEDA DG urges RDCs to strengthen regional GAD mechanisms

PCW certifies 37 GAD Resource Pool Members Thirty-seven individuals from national government agencies (NGAs), local government units (LGUs), civil society organizations (CSOs), academe and civil society organizations were certified as Gender and Development (GAD) Resource (GR) Pool members by the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) on March 26, 2014 at the Hotel Kimberly, Taft, Manila. continue reading : PCW certifies 37 GAD Resource Pool Members

PCW to name the most gender-responsive agency on Women’s Month The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is set to announce the country’s first most gender-responsive government agency on March 28, 2014. The PCW has shortlisted Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and Technical continue reading : PCW to name the most gender-responsive agency on Women’s Month

More than 10k participants celebrate ‘Juana’s’ resilience, strength A total of 10,168 participants from government agencies, non-government organizations, state colleges and universities and other civil society groups converged on March 8 to celebrate the International Women’s Day at Quirino Grandstand in Manila. The gathering, dubbed as the “Sulong Juana! Human Woman Symbol Formation” and led continue reading : More than 10k participants celebrate ‘Juana’s’ resilience, strength

PCW Statement for the 2014 Women’s Month Celebration “Juana, ang Tatag Mo ay Tatag Natin sa Pagbangon at Pagsulong!” Kaisa ng buong mundo sa pagdiriwang ng International Women’s Day, binibigyang-pugay ng Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) ang mga kababaihan na nagpakita ng katatagan at lakas sa nagdaan at mapanghamong taon. Pinatunayan ng paghagupit ng Bagyong continue reading : PCW Statement for the 2014 Women’s Month Celebration

OP joins the nation in celebrating 2014 Women’s Month Officials and employees of the Office of the President (OP) join the nation in celebrating the National Women’s Month. During the flag raising ceremony at the Mabini Grounds in Malacanang, Manila on March 3, President Benigno S. Aquino III, through Deputy Executive Secretary for Finance and continue reading : OP joins the nation in celebrating 2014 Women’s Month

Magna Carta of Women mobile app set to launch on Women’s Month Provisions of the comprehensive women’s human rights law will soon be a fingertip away as the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is set to launch a mobile application, just in time for the Women’s Month. In December 2013, the PCW launched a contest continue reading : Magna Carta of Women mobile app set to launch on Women’s Month

PCW, PCOO to hold learning session on gender fair media In fulfilling its commitment to fully mainstream the guidelines for gender fair media, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) has partnered with Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) to hold a one-day learning session for media practitioners on March 3 at Mabini Social Hall in Malacanang, continue reading : PCW, PCOO to hold learning session on gender fair media

One Billion Rising For Justice: Aklan Province Province of Aklan: On February 14, 2014, at 2:00 PM, the Province of Aklan will join with activists around the world for ONE BILLION RISING FOR JUSTICE. The campaign is a recognition that violence against women cannot end without looking at the intersection of poverty, racism, war, the continue reading : One Billion Rising For Justice: Aklan Province

PCW-AECID visits Alabel, Sarangani Ms. Lorena Yunque, Project Manager of PCW-AECID Project, together with Ms. Lerma Wabinga, Project Focal Person of LGU Alabel, discussing the PCW-AECID Project during her courtesy call to Mayor Corazon Sunga Grafilo of LGU Alabel, Sarangani last January 23, 2014.

Pledge of Partnership on the Seal of Good Local Governance Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) Chairperson Remedios I. Rikken signed the Pledge of Partnership on the Seal of Good Local Governance on January 15, 2014 at the Philippine International Convention Center. The Pledge of Partnership, initiated by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), continue reading : Pledge of Partnership on the Seal of Good Local Governance

PCW launches film making contest for 2014 Women’s Month College students across the country may now get the chance to showcase their artistry and creativity as the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) launched a film making contest in line with the upcoming Women’s Month Celebration. The short film-making contest, which runs from January 10 to continue reading : PCW launches film making contest for 2014 Women’s Month

UN General Assembly adopts PH-sponsored resolutions on violence against women migrant workers The United Nations General Assembly recognized the need to further protect and uphold the rights of women migrant workers including their children by adopting a resolution sponsored by the Philippines and Indonesia on December 18. “It then turned to the Third Committee’s report continue reading : UN General Assembly adopts PH-sponsored resolutions on violence against women migrant workers

QC high school tops ‘End VAW’ poster-making contest A junior high school student from Jose P. Laurel Sr. High School in Quezon City bagged the top prize in this year’s 18-Day Campaign To End Violence Against Women (VAW) Poster-Making Contest, besting other 30 schools in Metro Manila. In an interview with Philippine Commission on Women continue reading : QC high school tops ‘End VAW’ poster-making contest

PCW statement on the 2013 18-day Campaign To End VAW “End VAW Now! It’s Our Duty!” “Ang karahasan sa kababaihan at batang babae ay isang paglabag sa karapatang pantao. Ito ay karahasan sa pamilya, sa lipunan, sa bayan at sa sangkatauhan. Ito ay isang pagtangka sa pandaigdigang kapayapaan at seguridad…Panahon na ng krisis at nangangailangan continue reading : PCW statement on the 2013 18-day Campaign To End VAW

PCW calls for increased protection of women in typhoon-hit areas, advocates ‘women-friendly spaces’ The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) raises its concern over the incidents of rape, prostitution, and other forms of sexual exploitation and abuse in disaster areas in the country. While we enjoin the Filipino nation in responding to the basic needs of continue reading : PCW calls for increased protection of women in typhoon-hit areas, advocates ‘women-friendly spaces’

18-day Campaign to End VAW calls for accountability, increased commitment of duty-bearers Increased commitment and accountability of duty-bearers. This is what the 18-day Campaign to End Violence Against Women (VAW) aims to emphasize this year. The nationwide campaign, which is being observed from November 25 to December 12, carries the theme “End VAW Now! It’s continue reading : 18-day Campaign to End VAW calls for accountability, increased commitment of duty-bearers

PCW to conduct GAD Planning and Budgeting Forum for government agencies The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) will hold a two day back-to-back Gender and Development (GAD) Planning and Budgeting Forum on November 7 and 8 at the Professional Development Center Auditorium, Commission on Audit in Quezon City. The primary objective of the GPB forum continue reading : PCW to conduct GAD Planning and Budgeting Forum for government agencies

Philippines is Asia’s best performer in closing gender gap, ranks 5th in the world The Philippines is Asia’s best performing country in closing gender disparity this year, according to the 2013 Global Gender Gap Report. Previously in eighth position, the Philippines has climbed to fifth spot besting other Asian and non-Asian countries. Iceland remains at continue reading : Philippines is Asia’s best performer in closing gender gap, ranks 5th in the world

Philippines is Asia’s best performer in closing gender gap, ranks 5th in the world The Philippines is Asia’s best performing country in closing gender disparity this year, according to the 2013 Global Gender Gap Report. Previously in eighth position, the Philippines has climbed to fifth spot besting other Asian and non-Asian countries. Iceland remains at continue reading : Philippines is Asia’s best performer in closing gender gap, ranks 5th in the world

PCW launches poster-making contest for 18-day campaign to end VAW The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) is inviting high school students to join a poster-making contest which aims to raise awareness on Violence Against Women (VAW). The contest, which runs from October 21 to November 21, 2013, is open to both public and private high continue reading : PCW launches poster-making contest for 18-day campaign to end VAW

Accounting and Business Finance Functions Made Easy for Women Entrepreneurs of Aklan Thirty-nine women entrepreneurs from Aklan, together with Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) survivors, attended the two-day business clinic held at Aklan Tourism and Training Center on October 11-12, 2013. Mr. Raymond Abrea, founding president of the Center for Strategic Reform of the continue reading : Accounting and Business Finance Functions Made Easy for Women Entrepreneurs of Aklan

PCW pilots Iloilo for GMMS Recognizing the progress of the programs being implemented by the Iloilo provincial government on Gender and Development (GAD), and as partner in the implementation of PCW-AECID project, the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) identified five Local Government Units (LGUs) from the province of Iloilo as pilot areas for its Gender continue reading : PCW pilots Iloilo for GMMS

Roll-Out Training in the Localization of Magna Carta of Women in Aklan Held to Ensure Gender-Responsive Governance Nineteen municipal local government operations officers (MLGOOs), together with seven representatives from Negros Oriental and three representatives from Northern Samar, attended the Roll-out in the Localization of the Magna Carta of Women which was held on October 15-17 continue reading : Roll-Out Training in the Localization of Magna Carta of Women in Aklan Held to Ensure Gender-Responsive Governance

Malinao elects local women’s council officers Malinao, Aklan Province–The municipality of Malinao facilitated the conduct of an election for a new set of Local Council of Women officers for 2013-2014. Elections were held at the Municipal Hall last September 2013, upon the reorganization of a GAD Focal Point System. The Local Council of Women is continue reading : Malinao elects local women’s council officers

Malinao reorganizes its GAD Focal Point System Malinao, Aklan–The municipality of Malinao led the reorganization of the municipal GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) last September 2013. Creation and strengthening of the GAD Focal Point System is an institutional mechanism to implement the Magna Carta of Women (MCW), specified within the Joint Memorandum Circular 2013–otherwise known continue reading : Malinao reorganizes its GAD Focal Point System

Aklan RGADC sponsors study visit of women entrepreneurs Iloilo Province–Aklanon women microentrepreneurs with women survivors of violence from Aklan, participated in a study visit to Oton and Pavia, Iloilo, sponsored by the Regional Gender Resource Center (RGADC) of Western Visayas for the 2013 celebration of the 18- Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women and continue reading : Aklan RGADC sponsors study visit of women entrepreneurs

GREAT Women Project Recognition and Citations to NGA, LGU and WME Partners Cognizant of the exemplary contribution and commitment to Gender and Development and Women’s Economic Empowerment, the Philippine Commission on Women and the Government of Canada showed their appreciation by awarding special recognitions and citations to national government agencies and local government unit partners continue reading : GREAT Women Project Recognition and Citations to NGA, LGU and WME Partners

PCW-GREAT Women Project joins delegation in Asia-Pacific Women and Economy Forum The Philippine Commission on Women-GREAT Women Project officials, together with Department of Trade and Industry, Women’s Business Council of the Philippines, ECHOSI Foundation and leading women entrepreneurs, formed the Philippine delegation to the 2013 Ministerial Meeting on Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) and Women continue reading : PCW-GREAT Women Project joins delegation in Asia-Pacific Women and Economy Forum